Lake Luzerne, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12846

Warren County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,298
22/sq mi
$46,344
Median income
$221,100
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Luzerne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12846 covers 150.6 square miles in Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,298 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12846 reports a modest median household income of $46,344 (50% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,985. Local economic indicators show a 34.1% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $221,100 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12846, plus 6 more within Warren County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Luzerne, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12846.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12846, Lake Luzerne, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,298

Population

150.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 12846?

51.4

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,344

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$32,985

Per Capita Income

34.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12846 ranks nationally

Lake Luzerne, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,344 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,175

Total Housing Units

1,382

Occupied Units

793

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$221,100

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$951

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 12846, employing approximately 276 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,320,000.

65

Businesses

276

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 18.5%
Construction 10 15.4%
Retail trade 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Finance and insurance 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12846 vs 12804 →

ZIP 12846 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12846 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12846 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12846 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 6.2 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 7.3 mi
12822 Corinth, NY 6,200 8.1 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12846 in?
ZIP code 12846 (Lake Luzerne) is located in Warren County, New York. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12846?
ZIP code 12846 in Lake Luzerne, NY has a population of 3,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12846?
The median household income in ZIP 12846 is $46,344, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12846?
The median home value in ZIP 12846 is $221,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12846 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12846?
ZIP code 12846 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12846 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12846?
In ZIP code 12846, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12846?
In ZIP code 12846, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12846 is 34.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.